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Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
New King James Version
Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
New King James Version
4 (A)When you make a vow to God, do not delay to (B)pay it;
For He has no pleasure in fools.
Pay what you have vowed—
5 (C)Better not to vow than to vow and not pay.
6 Do not let your (D)mouth cause your flesh to sin, (E)nor say before the messenger of God that it was an error. Why should God be angry at your [a]excuse and destroy the work of your hands?
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- Ecclesiastes 5:6 Lit. voice
Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
New International Version
4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it.(A) He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.(B) 5 It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.(C) 6 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?
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